holodeck

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  • The holodeck is a finite place - if you walk too far to one side, you're going to bump into the projectors. —  Omni: December 1994
  • The holodeck is a wonderfully creative expression, and it's good to stretch one's imagination within its walls. —  Omni: December 1994
  • En masse, they create a programmable substance which can, on command, change its shape, density, and perhaps color As a modeling clay, holodeck-style puppet show, and airbag substitute, utility fog is beyond compare. —  Analog Science Fiction and Fact, January 2002
  • Though parts of the Enterprise are off-limits (or seemingly so, since they're not accessible), you can visit the bridge, main engine room, sick bay, transporter room, Ten-Forward, the captain's ready room, the observation lounge, holodeck, and the cabins of Picard, Troi, Data and Worf. —  Omni: Fall 1995
  • Current virtual reality simulation centers aren't as flexible or realistic as a holodeck. —  Omni: Fall 1995
 

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